Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 6, 2022

Sean Michael Koch, 48, of Lewis Center, passed away on January 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born to William and Liesa Koch in Columbus, OH on March 22, 1973.

Sean was a 1991 graduate of Lancaster High School.  He went on to start his own lawn care company, Liberty Lawn Care, which he has owned...

Jan 5, 2022

Catherine Elizabeth (Nolan) Marshall, 62, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Bangor, Maine to the late John and Catherine Nolan on April 30, 1959.

Catherine was a great wife, mother, grandmother and friend that loved spoiling and spending time with her grandkids and her best...

Jan 5, 2022

Mary Ruth Hansen, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 5th, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on February 14th, 1958 in Renovo, Pennsylvania to August and Margaret (Dreyer) Rauch.

Mary graduated from Hocking College with her RN in 1994. Mary loved being a nurse and working in all kinds of settings,...

Jan 4, 2022

Christopher Michael Gardner, age 50, of Baltimore, Ohio went home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was born on October 31, 1971 in Columbus, OH to the late Michael and Linda (Black) Gardner.

Chris was an avid hunter and fisherman, sports dad that transitioned to the ultimate military dad, huge Buckeyes fan and he never met a...

Jan 3, 2022

Robert E. “Fuzzy” Fosnaugh 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Pickering House.

He was a retired field engineer for South Central Power.  Robert was a member of Wildermuth Memorial Church, helped with Boy scouts of America, Community Watch Program and a lifetime member of the Circleville Amvets.  He enjoyed hunting...

Dec 31, 2021

Joseph Anthony Sarsfield, 92, of Carroll, OH, has left this world to be with his Heavenly Father. Joseph was born on 10/05/29 in Fairmont, West Virginia to parents Thomas and Helen Sarsfield. His younger years were spent working on the family farm alongside his father and brothers. Joe proudly served his country in the Air Force while aiding democracy...

Dec 31, 2021

Fred E. Bougher, 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

He was a retired from the accounting department of Diamond Power and Specialty Co. with 40 years of service.  Fred was a member of Faith Memorial Church, liked to fish, do yard work, sing, play racquetball and loved his...

Dec 30, 2021

Kevin Eugene Rice, 51 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1970 in Chillicothe to Janet (Kuhn) Scurlock and the late Rodney Rice.

Kevin was a supervisor at the Marzetti factory. He enjoyed shooting guns, and adored spending time with his son John.

He is...

Dec 29, 2021

Aaron Christopher Gillette 34 of Canal Winchester, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio who fought the long hard fight with Cancer, lost his battle on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

He was a Senior Fixed Assets Analyst for Univar Solutions.  Aaron was a huge fan and collector of anything Harry Potter.  He greatly loved his hairless Sphinx cat “Voldemort”...

Dec 27, 2021

Shirley J. Boelk, 85, of Lancaster, went Home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2021. She was born to the late Taylor and Bonita Munn on January 13, 1936 in East St. Louis, IL.

Shirley loved her family and friends and enjoyed hosting holidays and gatherings with them. She was active in the church and...

Dec 27, 2021

Lucille “Lucy” F. Steele, 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center River Valley Campus. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bobby Steele; children, Bobby Lee Steele II of Sugar Grove, Ohio, Eric (Karen) Steele of...

Dec 26, 2021

Robert “Bob” F. Quick, age 86 of Pleasantville, passed away December 26, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on June 11, 1935 to the late Elbert and Gladyce Tigner Quick in Estelline, SD.  He graduated from Pleasantville High School and then joined the U.S. Marines and then the Air Force. He is a member of the Ross...

Dec 26, 2021

Jared V. Kramer 55 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at his residence.

He was a truck driver for FedEx. Jared was a member of the NRA, and enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by his mother, Mary E. Kramer; brothers, Jason Scott Kramer and Kevin (Nicole) Kramer all of Lancaster, Ohio;...

Dec 25, 2021

Laura “LaLa” (Sanders) Coey 48 of Rockbridge, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She was a homemaker, enjoyed painting, helping and taking care of kids and her family.

Laura is survived by her husband of 22 years, Carl Coey; son, Braighton (Meagan) Coey of Godfrey, Illinois; daughter, Cierra Coey of Rockbridge,...

Dec 24, 2021

Philip C. Griffith, 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on December 22, 1935 in Bristol, Virginia to the late O’Dale K. and Reba (Quillin) Griffith Sr.

He was a graduate from Marietta College with a BS Degree in Comprehensive Science.  Philp later obtained his Masters...

Dec 23, 2021

Valerie L. Brady 63 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She had worked for McDonald’s, loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and the New England Patriots, collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia and loved her pets, Oreo and Tigger.

She is survived by her children, Michael Brady of Newark, Ohio, Colleena...

Dec 22, 2021

Evelyn R. (Carroll) Ankrom, age 84 of Pataskala, passed away Dec. 22, 2021.  She was born to the late Benjamin and Mildred Hart on Oct. 12, 1937.  She retired from the Starlite lanes where she was a waitress and helped make great meals.  She is a member of the Jersey Baptist Church and she enjoyed her house plants and ...

Dec 22, 2021

Paul Kermit Morris D.V.M.

Paul, age 89, died peacefully on December 22, 2021 at Bickford Senior Living in Lancaster, Ohio. Born to the late Neil Morris and Elsie Luella Morris in Pickaway County, Ohio on August 21, 1932.

Paul will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marilyn “Mickey” A. (Donaldson) Morris with whom...

Dec 20, 2021

Suann L. Weller, 65 Logan, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

She enjoyed playing Bingo, participating in silent auctions, baking and in general cooking.

Suann is survived by her sons, Joseph (Tammy) Spillman, David Spillman and Jessie Wine all of Logan, Ohio; daughter, Ashley Beck of Logan, Ohio; seven...

Dec 20, 2021

Cinnamon Lynn Carsey, 44 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1977 in Athens, Ohio.  She graduated from Tri County Vocational School.

Cinnamon is survived by her daughter, Sarabeth Ann Carsey of Nelsonville, Ohio; son, Michael Joseph Carl Carsey of Tremble, Ohio; parents, Joseph...